Join The Biodiversity Consultancy for a webinar on the use of "Shutdown on Demand" in wind farms—a tool to reduce bird fatalities by temporarily halting turbines when vulnerable species are detected. Shutdown has traditionally been triggered by human observers. However, recent advancements in technology (e.g. radar and camera systems, supported by automated image classification) are providing a range of options to automate this process.
While currently applied primarily to onshore wind farms, the offshore wind industry is now exploring this approach to mitigate risks to seabird populations.
This session will review the technology behind shutdown on demand, discuss its current applications, and examine the unique challenges and opportunities involved in using this approach in offshore environments. Experts in the field will share insights into how wind energy can continue to grow while minimizing environmental impacts.
Key takeaways:
- Understand how shutdown on demand (SDOD) can effectively reduce fatalities of vulnerable species and explore the differences between observer-led and technology-driven approaches.
- Gain insights into the key challenges developers face when implementing SDOD, including the impacts that integration of emerging technologies can have on efficiency and production.
- Learn about the specific obstacles to applying SDOD in offshore environments and discuss potential solutions to ensure both wind energy growth and bird protection.
Moderators:
Aonghais Cook & David Wilson - The Biodiversity Consultancy
Panelists:
- Ricardo Tomé | Principal Consultant - The Biodiversity Consultancy
- Dominic Kimani | Head of Biodiversity - Kipeto Energy
- Søren Enghoff | Head of Regulatory Affairs & Impact - Spoor AI